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Am Gov -Unit 2 vocab

Unit 2 - vocabulary list

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Caucus A closed meeting of local members of a political party to select their candidates
Primary election Election held by a political party to determine who the candidate will be in a general election.
National Convention A national meeting of a party to officially nominate a candidate for the general election.
General Election When citizens vote for the President of the US
Electoral College When Electors vote for the President of the US based on individual State election results.
Poll A survey of public opinion on issues or before elections.
Demographic group People that have similar characteristics: age, gender, income, education
Media Bias Idea that journalists and news companies cover political events a certain way to favor or oppose a candidates views
Interest Group People that want to bring a specific cause to the attention of the government.
Campaign Finance The rules and methods of raising money during political campaigns.
Democrat Political party that is typically more liberal.
Republican Political party that is typically more conservative.
Blue State Most often votes for the Democrat candidate for President.
Red State Most often votes for the Republican candidate for President.
Swing State States that change who they vote for during election years
Independent A person that does not belong to one of the major political parties.
Third Party Any party that is not one of the 2 major political parties in the US
Incumbent The person that currently has the position they are running for re-election to.
Constituent A person that is a voting member of a State.
Political Apathy A person that has little interest in politics, they are less likely to participate and vote.
Two-Party system Where two political parties share power in government
PAC Private groups that can raise money for political candidates . They work with campaigns but there is a contribution limit.
Super PAC Private groups that spend unlimited money supporting or opposing a candidate. They can't coordinate with campaigns.
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